Programme Management Office for the NI Smart Meter Programme

The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (UR) has a requirement for the provision of a Supplier who will establish a Programme Management Office (PMO) to develop a detailed Programme Plan for the rollout of smart meters in Northern Ireland and provide programme management support services to UR. The Supplier will be responsible for: • Developing a Programme Management Approach which sets out the procedures and reporting mechanisms to be used to govern the smart meter programme. • Developing a detailed Programme Plan which identifies all the workstreams/projects required to deliver the programme. This will be informed by engagement with relevant stakeholders. • Provide Programme Management Support Services by conducting programme management and progress monitoring activities (i.e. the application of the Programme Management Approach). This will include communications with Expert Group members (email or video calls) required to conduct these activities are within the scope. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables/requirements of this contract.